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SAFETY RULES ........................................Inside Front Cover
GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................2-3
Read This Manual Thoroughly ..................................................2
• Operation and Maintenance ................................................2
• How to Obtain Service ........................................................3
Oil and Fuel Information ............................................................3
• Recommended Oil Type ......................................................3
• Recommended Fuel Type ....................................................3
Specifications ............................................................................3
OPERATION..............................................................................4
Before Starting the Engine ........................................................4
• Adding Engine Oil ................................................................4
• Checking Engine Oil ............................................................4
• Adding Fuel..........................................................................4
Starting the Engine....................................................................4
Stopping the Engine ..................................................................4
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................5-8
General Maintenance Recommendations ................................5
• Checking the Oil Level ........................................................5
• Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ............................................5
• Servicing the Air Cleaner..................................................5-6
• Replacing the Spark Plugs ..................................................6
Service and Adjustments ..........................................................6
• Engine Speed ......................................................................6
Carburetor Adjustments ............................................................7
Checking/Adjusting Valve to Rocker Arm Clearance ................7
Retorquing the Head Bolts ........................................................7
Maintenance Schedule ..............................................................8
Storage Instructions ..................................................................8
• Other Storage Tips ..............................................................8
EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LISTS ............................9-19
WARRANTIES....................................................20-Back Cover
California and Federal Emission Control
Warranty Statement ........................................................20-21
Generac’s Two-year Limited Warranty for
GN Engines ............................................................Back Cover
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